WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior yesterday released the first in a series of regional studies measuring the amount of carbon stored in U.S. ecosystems. Published by Interior’s U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the study examines the current and projected future carbon storage in the Great Plains region, as part of a nation-wide assessment.
BONN, Germany-The challenges ahead as Afghanistan seeks to consolidate peace and development are large but the international community will not be deterred in its support for the country’s efforts,Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon pledged yesterday at an international conference in Bonn.
Global carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels have surged to record levels following the 2008-09 global financial crisis, when a stagnant economy resulted in a temporary decline in emissions.
NEW YORK-Today, the Supreme Court made its decision on the case of Bronx Household of Faith v. New York City Board of Education, No. 11-386 today. The Court decided against reviewing the case and rejected the churches appeal, letting stand a lower courts ruling.